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Join Katherine, Sarah, and Keith as they discuss how to get the most out of AI using prompt engineering, prompting strategies and choosing the right tools. They’ll also share their top AI resources and answer your questions about accessibility with AI.  📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫  Resources and References The Neuron The AI Daily Brief AI with Intention by Tony Frontier AI with...

Join Katherine, Sarah, and Keith as they discuss AI and Assessment with Kent ISD Assessment Consultant Mike Maksimchuk and answer some of your burning questions. 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫  Mike Maksimchuk Assessment Consultant - Kent ISD mikemaksimchuk@kentisd.org Resources and References Understanding Instructionally Useful Assessment by Scott Marion and Karla Evans Matt Merv...

Join Katherine, Sarah, and Keith as they discuss the big trends, innovative ideas, and key resources from the MACUL 2025 conference.  📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫  Resources and References Let’s Get Ethical - Keith and Katherine’s Session The Jedi’s Guide to Ethical AI Leadership - Karle Delo AI for School Leaders - Karle Delo Productivity Meets Creativity Through AI - Judy Bowli...

In a short and sweet episode, Sarah and Keith share how teachers in Kent County are using AI in their classrooms. They’ll also share some helpful resources they’ve been creating.  How teachers report using AI in their classrooms: Writing Support Reading & Literacy Research & Brainstorming AI as a Learning Tool Math & Science Interactive Learning Lesson Planning & Materials Creation...

The fourth episode in our AI Series centers on the ethical concerns with privacy, safety and dependency with AI tools. Sarah, Katherine, and Keith discuss how to check for data privacy, what’s coming with agentic AI, and how to navigate concerns with human dependency on AI.  📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫  What we’re into right now: Keith Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson Shrink...

Episode 4.6- AI Series: Fabrications, Disinformation, and Deep Fakes The third episode of our AI Series focuses in on AI fabrications (AKA hallucinations), disinformation and misinformation, and the proliferation of deepfakes. They’ll also play the game of quotes and discuss the tools they wish they had in college.  📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫  Correction : In this episode, Keit...

Episode 4.5 - AI Series: Generative AI The second episode of our AI Series focuses in on How Generative AI Works. Join Keith, Sarah and Katherine as they discuss what it is, how it’s different than other types of AI, how it works, its limitations, real-life applications, and a special resource for you! 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫  Correction : In this episode Keith refers to Pho...

The first episode of our AI Series focuses on AI Literacy. Join Keith, Sarah, and Katherine as they unpack what AI literacy is, why it’s important, and how teachers can support their students' AI Literacy.  📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫  AI Literacy - a person’s ability to understand, evaluate, and use AI systems safely, efficiently, and ethically. It can be broken down into 4 par...

Join Sarah, Keith and Katherine as they discuss what it looks like to be a digital citizen today and share their favorite digital citizenship resources. They'll also play a game of "What Am I?" 💬 Register for the new season of For the Purpose of Podcast PDx 💬 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫  Resources and References Digital Citizenship Week - October 14-18 Digital Citizenship Comp...

Join Sarah, Keith and Katherine as they share strategies for starting the year out right. They’ll also share the weirdest things they have in their workspace and respond to a listener’s predictions.  💬 Register for the new season of For the Purpose of Podcast PDx 💬 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫  Resources and References Funko Pop Lego Succulents Social Contracts Love and Logic A...

Join Ron, Sarah, Keith and Katherine as they revisit their predictions for last year, share their predictions for this school year and talk about their favorite canadianisms.  💬 New Season of For the Purpose of Podcast PDx 💬 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫  Resources and References Loaded All Dressed Chips Milk in a Bag MiLEAP AI Hype Cycle SCRIPT Workshops West Michigan Teacher C...

Join Keith on this special episode as he interviews STEM Consultant Du Bui about Esports in K-12 education. Learn about how Esports supports STEM learning, core classrooms, SEL and career paths.  Our Special Guest Du Bui STEM Consultant Kent ISD dubui@kentisd.org Resources Du’s Article  Michigan High School Esports Federation (MiHSEF) Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF)...

Episode 3.10 - Moral Panic and The Anxious Generation All responses for Podcast PDx are due by May 31. Ron, Keith and Sarah discuss perspectives surrounding the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Topics include: Our changing definition of play, cell phone bans, screen time, social media and the impact of technology on mental health.  Resources Polymaker Filament Flexible 3D Printing Ba...

Episode 3.9 - Trends and Ideas at MACUL 2024 Ron, Keith and Sarah reflect on the trends and ideas coming out of the Michigan Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) conference. They’ll talk about shifting blended learning and the longevity of the AI tools we’re beginning to use. Resources MACUL Conference Cornelius Minor Gartner Hype Cycle SchoolAI Magic School ChatGPT Anthropic Claude Perplexity Neeva...

Episode 3.8 - Supporting Adult Learners Join Sarah, Ron and Keith as they discuss tools that can be used to support adult learners. They also discuss their birth order and the upcoming MACUL Conference .  Resources Duolingo Mango Languages Kent District Library Grand Rapids Public Library Kahoot Blooket Quizziz Notability Goblin.tools Linkedin Learning GCF Learning Trello Google Keep Bullet Journa...

Join Sarah, Ron and Keith to discuss the ways learning materials can be designed to be more accessible for learners. Hear about the teachers that had a significant impact in their lives and the first ever Sarah's Rant.  Resources Accessible Design Quicksheet comicsanscriminal.com Professional Learning Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM) Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech a...

Episode 3.6 - Artificial Intelligence - Special Episode with The LLCN Brief Podcast In this special episode, Sarah, Ron and Keith discuss Artificial Intelligence with Mark Raffler and Sarah Shoemaker from The LLCN Brief Podcast . They share their insights, resources and ideas about AI as it makes its way into our classrooms. Resources EdTech Cheer Craft   Teach AI toolkit   Artificial Intelligence...

Join Ron and Keith as they discuss computer science and computational thinking during Computer Science Education Month. Resources Self-Driving Car Traffic Jam Construction Cones Disable Self-Driving Cars CSEdWeek   Impacts of Computing Bulletin Article: CSEdWeek in Michigan: Bridging Gaps in Computer Science Education CT4Edu Micro:bit Bee Bot Dash and Dot Sphero EdTech Cheer Hour of Code 99b Grant...

Episode 3.4 - Engage, Enhance and Extend with Liz Kolb Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they talk with author and educator, Liz Kolb about the intentional use of technology in learning. Liz is the author of The Triple E Framework and will discuss how the tool can be used to improve learning outcomes. They’ll also discuss on AI’s impact on education on this GPT anniversary.  Our Special Guest Dr. Liz K...

Episode 3.3 - Data Privacy Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss data privacy and how students and teachers can protect their data. They’ll also discuss ways they’re using AI at work. Resources logo.ai DALL-E ChatGPT Canva Magic Design NewProfilePic.com Bard Perplexity Claude Have I Been Pwned? Professional Learning EdTech Cheer Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget t...

Episode 3.2 - The Evolving Role of the Teacher Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss how they see the role of the teacher evolving with the introduction and proliferation of new technologies. They’ll share how technology is impacting their role and their Plan B strategies (or lack thereof).  Resources and References Snap Circuits Modern Classrooms Project Screencastify Loom Khanmigo Chat GPT S...

Episode 3.1 - The Predictions Episode Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they circle back to predictions they made back in early 2022 and make predictions for the 2023-24 school year. Resources and References Don’t Look Up Outlander Man-sized Bat Drop Bear Akihabara Google Notebook House Bill 99b CT4EDU MDE CT CT in the UP MiLEAP Professional Learning EdTech Cheer 2023 For the Purpose of Podcast PDx Fin...

Episode 2.13 - Outside the Classroom with Mark Lyons Join Sarah and Keith as they reflect with Mark Lyons on the Outside the Classroom Conference at Hartley Education Center in Saginaw. They’ll discuss some of the intentions behind designing professional learning to improve the experience for educators. Our Special Guest Mark Lyons Program Director of Instructional Technology & STEM Integratio...

Episode 2.12 - Future-Ready Students with Kelsey Krieger Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss how to prepare students for the future they will enter, not the world we’re currently in with Kelsey Krieger, 5th Grade Teacher at Byron Center Public Schools. They’ll also share where you can find them this summer. Our Special Guest Kelsey Krieger 5th Grade Teacher Byron Center Public Schools  kelse...

Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss how augmented and alternative communication bring voice to those who are often unheard with Suzy Ruskusky, Augmentative and Alternative Communication Consultant at Kent ISD. They’ll also share some of their experiences from other jobs they’ve held. Our Special Guest Suzy Ruskusky Augmentative and Alternative Wellness Consultant Kent ISD suzannaruskusky@ken...